Observing the proper sequence when making up for missed prayers is not a condition for their validity
My son performed the Maghrib prayer in congregation with me and then told me that he had not performed the ‘Asr prayer. It is well known that observing the proper sequence is important when making up for a missed prayer. I told him to perform the ‘Asr prayer afterwards and that he should observe order when making up for missed prayers in the future. What is your opinion concerning this?
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Observing the proper sequence between missed and current prayers is due when making up for them but this is not a condition for the validity of the prayer. This is the case when the missed prayers are few in number (i.e. less than four prayers). However, if the number was more than four prayers, then one should perform the current prayer first and the missed ones afterwards. If the number of missed prayers were more than four prayers, one should make up for them first before performing the current prayer even if its’ due time elapses. This is according to the Maaliki school of Fiqh. Hence, the Maghrib prayer that your son performed is valid, Allaah Willing, because he might have just forgotten to perform ‘Asr, was unaware of the religious ruling on delaying it or may have actually performed it and forgot. Also, observing the proper sequence between missed and current prayers is not a condition for the validity of prayer. However, it is recommended for him to perform this Maghrib prayer again as long as there is enough time for it. Shaafi‘i scholars, may Allaah have mercy upon them, believed that observing the proper sequence between missed prayers or between the missed and current one is not obligatory, but only recommended. Perhaps the reason behind this difference of opinion among the scholars is due to the narration that was reported by Therefore, the prayer of your son is valid, Allaah Willing.
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